Welcome to Merritt Visitor Information at the Baillie House
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A & W – (250) 378-6123
2301 Voght Street – website: www.aw.ca
Bob’s Mini Mart – (250) 378-6500
East Indian Takeout – 2801 Clapperton Ave.
Boston Pizza – (250) 378-4222
3939 Crawford Avenue
Bramble’s Bakery & Café Ltd. (250) 378-6655
2151 Quilchena Avenue
Canada Café – (250) 378-5551
2055 Quilchena Avenue
Chevron Town & Pantry Triple “O”
(250) 378-2525 3643 Dewolf Way
Coldwater Hotel (250) 378-5711 pub
378-4543 Restaurant -1901 Voght Street
website: www.coldwaterhotel.com
Mughal Gardens (In the Merritt Desert Inn)
(250) 378-2254 – 2350 Voght Street
Crystal Gardens Restaurant – (250) 378-8888
2226 Nicola Avenue
Dairy Queen – (250) 378-5030
3673 Dewolf Way
website: www.dairyqueen.com
Espresso Etc. – (250) 378-9125
3-1950 Garcia Street
2701 Nicola Avenue
11am – 9pm Tues-Sat, Sun 4pm-9pm
Tropico Spice – 250-378-8283
1951 Nicola Ave.
Grand Pub & Grill – (250) 378-9819
2099 Garcia Street
New Town Sushi (at the Quality Inn)
(250) 378-0855 – 4025 Walters St.
The Hitch N Post – (250)315-1350
443 Hwy 8 – 1 block before Nicola Valley Meats
Home Restaurant – (250) 378-9112
3561 Voght Street
website: www.homerestaurants.ca
Johnny’s on the Rez – Store: (250) 378-9557
Pizza: (250)378-9558
7 Km from Merritt, before Lower Nicola
Pizza, Subs, Bakery and Deli
Kekuli Cafe – (250) 378-3588
2051 Voght St.
First Nations food and bannock
McDonald’s Restaurant – (250) 378-2170
3360 River Ranch Road
website: www.mcdonalds.ca
Mary’s Catering – (250) 378-6693
1950 Garcia Street
maryholgate@gmail.com
114-1700 Garcia Street
Game On! Sports Bar & Grill – (250) 315-1022
3710 Dewolf Way
website: Game On Sports Bar & Grill
Mongos Grill – 2082 Garcia St. (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Starbuck’s Coffee – (250) 378-2921
3623 Voght St.
Subway
3623 Dewolf Way – (250) 315-0208
2190A Voght St. – (250) 378-3646
Panago Pizza – (250) 310-0001
2025 Quilchena Ave
Linda’s Café – (250) 378-0331
2101 Quilchena Ave.
Superior 2 for 1 Pizza & Bakery – (250) 378-6292
2052 Quilchena Avenue
Tim Hortons – (250) 378-4661
3340 River Ranch Road
website: www.timhortons.com
Yaki Joe’s Pizza & Subs – (250) 378-5154
2190-B Voght Street
All of these restaurants frequently have buses stop at them. The ones without banquet rooms are large enough to accommodate larger groups.
If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at bailliehouse@shaw.ca or call 250-378-0349.
3939 Crawford Avenue
Bramble’s Bakery & Café Ltd. – (250) 378-6655
2151 Quilchena Avenue -has banquet room
Coldwater Hotel – (250) 378-2821
1901 Voght Street – has banquet room
website: www.coldwaterhotel.com
Mughal Gardens (In the Merritt Desert Inn)
(250) 378-2254 – 2350 Voght Street
-has banquet room
2226 Nicola Avenue
Elephant Ranch Restaurant – (250) 378-2100
3999 Airport Road (CLOSED)
Tropico Spice – 250-378-8283
1951 Nicola Ave. Large restaurant
Grand Pub & Grill – (250) 378-9819
2099 Garcia Street
(250) 378-0855 – 4025 Walters St.
-has banquet room
The Hitchin’ Post – (250)315-1350
443 Hwy 8 – 1 block before Nicola Valley Meats
I Love Sushi Restaurant – (250)315-3737
2099 Nicola Avenue (CLOSED)
Tim Hortons – (250) 378-4661
3340 River Ranch Road
website: www.timhortons.com
AP Guest Ranch
(250) 378-6520 Fax: (250) 378-3492
Email: apguestranch@hotmail.com
Website: www.apguestranch.com
Corbett Lake Country Inn
15 minutes from town (5A South)
Phone: 250-378-4334
Coquihalla Lakes Lodge
46mins (63.4 km) 5 South
35600 Coquihalla Lakes Rd Exit 228
Toll free: 1-877-978-2096
Phone: 1-250-378-2096
Website: www.coquihallalakeslodge.com
Gerard Guichon Ranch Bed, Bale and Breakfast
250-378-4535
website: www.ocis.net/~grbb
A Nicola Lake Vacation Home
(250) 378-2954 Fax: (250) 378-3515
Email: vcourt@uniserve.com
Website: www.nicolalakevacation.com
Nicola Lake Vacation Home (Bruce & Karen Seymour)
6588 Monck Park Road
Merritt, BC V1K 0A1
Phone: 250-315-2249 or 250-315-4453 (Evelyn Egely)
http://web.mac.com/bclakefrontvacation
Nicola Lake Rental (Rita Cressy)
5532 Harmon Estates
Merritt, BC
Phone: 604-521-5484; 250-378-5540
Quilchena Hotel
about 15 minutes from town
(250) 378-2611
Website: www.quilchena.com
Running Waters Bed and Breakfast
about 12 min from town
(250)378-4476 Fax: (250) 378-3925
E-mail: rickisbister@hotmail.com
Website: www.bbcanada.com/runningwaters
Seven Halfdiamond Ranch
(250) 378-2616 Toll free: 800-357-3198 Fax: (250) 378-2616
Email: cabin@guestranchbc.com
Website: www.guestranchbc.com
PRINT: Complete Accommodation 2017
Box 1148, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Toll free: 1-800-378-6500
Phone: 250-378-6520 Fax: 250-378-3492
e-mail: apguestranch@hotmail.com
*All Seasons Motel
2652 Nicola Ave. Box 1415
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-2352 Fax: 250-378-2362
KITCHEN
*Best Western Plus
3969 Crawford Avenue
Toll Free 1-800-780-7234
www.bestwestern.com
*Copper Valley Motel
2272 Nicola Ave. Box 670
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-9214 Fax: 250-378-9241
e-mail: coppervalleymotel@canada.com
Website: coppervalleymotel.net
KITCHEN
Corbett Lake Lodge (5A South of Merritt – 18.5 km approx. 15 mins)
Box 327
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-4334
e-mail: info@corbettlake.com
Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel
3713 Dewolf Way
Merritt, BC
V1K 1C4
Phone: 250-315-0237
Website: comfortinnmerritt.ca
Email: info@comfortinnmerritt.ca
Includes: POOL, HOT TUB and FREE BREAKFAST & WiFi
*Knights Inn
2702 Nicola Ave. Box 1100
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-9244 Fax: 250-378-9244
e-mail: knightsinnmerritt@shaw.ca
Website: www.knightsinnmerritt.ca
KITCHEN
Douglas Lake Ranch (51 km, approx. 1 hour. 5A north)
General Delivery
Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0
Toll free: (800) 663-4838
Phone: 250-350-3344 Fax: 250-378-3336
www.douglaslake.com
e-mail: shg@douglaslake.com
Guest Houses, Lodges , Lakeside Yurts
*Intown Inn and Suites
2201 Voght St. Box 878
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Reservations: 1-888-828-8828
Phone: 250-378-4291 Fax: 250-378-2222
e-mail: qianxiang54@yahoo.ca
KITCHEN
Gerard Guichon Ranch Limited (B&B)
Off 5A Past Quilchena (30 min from Merritt)
Reservations call : 250-378-4535
grbb@ocis.net
www.guichonranch.ca
*Merritt Desert Inn
Box 609
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-2254 Fax: 250-378-2522
e-mail: merrittdesertinn@telus.net
www.merrittdesertinn.com
Nicola Ranch Tourism (About 5 mins)
Box 4000
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Toll Free: 1-888-708-7388
Phone: 250-378-6499 Fax: 250-378-2727
e-mail: info@nicolaranch.com
KITCHEN
Paradise Lake Resort (50 km 97C)
Box 1448
Merritt BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-315-9226
*Prince Motel
2697 Nicola Ave. Box 1448
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 877-378-6899 Fax: 250-378-5808
e-mail: princemotel@telus.net
*Quality Inn
4025 Walters Street
Merritt, BC V1K 1K1
Local phone: 250-378-4253 or 800-663-2830
Fax: 250-378-6869
e-mail: nicolainn@telus.net
POOL/ restaurant
2 Wheelchair accessible Rooms
Quilchena Hotel & Resort (25km 5A north)
Princeton-Kamloops Hwy 5a Box 1
Quilchena, BC V0E 2R0
Phone: 250-378-2611 Fax: 250-378-6091
e-mail: hotel@quilchena.com
3571 Voght Street
Merritt, BC V1K 1C5
Phone: (800) 353-3571 Fax: 250-378-4016
e-mail: reservations@ramadamerritt.ca
www.ramada.com
Local phone: 378-3567
POOL WITH LARGE SLIDE
1 Wheelchair accessible Room
*Ranchland Villa Motel
2379 Nicola Ave. Box 1541
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-2140 Fax: 250-378-2049
e-mail: ranchlandvilla@uniserve.com
*Road Runner Motel
Box 308
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-4201
Running Waters B & B (approx.. 12 mins)
1464 Miller Road
Merritt, BC V1K 1N6
Phone: 250-378-4476 Fax: 250-378-3925
e-mail: rickisbister@hotmail.com
Seven Halfdiamond Ranch
Box 2790
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-2616 Fax: 250-378-2616
e-mail: cabin@guestranchbc.com
*Sportsman Motel
3463 Voght Street
Merritt, B.C.
Toll free: 1-800-663-6868 Phone: (250) 378-2207
e-mail: sportsmanmotel@yahoo.ca
Website: www.sportsmanmotel.com
SEASONAL POOL
*Super 8 Motel
3561 Voght Street
Merritt, BC V1K 1C5
Phone: 250-378-9422 Fax: 250-378-5465
POOL
1 Wheelchair accessible Room
*Travelodge
3581 Voght Street
Exit 290
1-800 578-7878 or 250-378-8830
email: travelodgemerritt@telus.net
www.travelodge.com
POOL
Wheelchair accessible Rooms
Seven Halfdiamond Ranch Guest Cabin and winter and summer activities
(250) 378-2616 Toll free: 800-357-3198
Fax: (250) 378-2616
Email: cavin@guestranchbc.com
Website: www.guestranchbc.com
(Guests only)
AP Guest Ranch About 40 minutes from town
(250) 378-6520 1-866-378-6500
Fax: (250) 378-3492
Email: apguestranch@hotmail.com
Website: www.apguestranch.com/
Is there horseback riding available? Yes (prefer larger groups if not a guest)
what are the prices? 50-55 for two hours (min of two hours)
do they need to be guests? No, but there is a discounted price
is there a guide? – Yes
Contact information: Susan
Quilchena Hotel about 15 minutes from town
(250) 378-2611
Website: www.quilchena.com
Is there horseback riding available? No
Douglas Lake Ranch About 40 minutes from town
Various resorts on numerous lakes
1-800-663-4838
Website: www.douglaslake.com
Gerard Guichon Ranch 1-250-378-4535 website: www.ocis.net/~grbb
Stay on a working ranch in a bed & breakfast format
Not sure about camping
Toll free: 1-800-663-4838
Phone: 1-250-350-3344
Email: info@douglaslake.com
Salmon Lake Resort
(owned & operated by Douglas Lake Resort)
Phone: 1-250-371-7206
Email: salmonlake@douglaslake.com
Stoney Lake Lodge
(owned & operated by Douglas Lake Resort)
Phone: 1-250-378-7492
Email: stoney@douglaslake.com
Stump Lake Ranch
Year round
Phone: 1-250-372-1215
Nicola Ranch
Toll free: 1-888-708-7388
Phone: 1-250-378-6499
Email: info@nicolaranch.com
Pimainus Lakes Resort
(between Merritt and Spences Bridge)
Phone: 1-250-768-5538
Winter: 1-250-453-9788
Email: d.erderly@telus.net
Tunkwa Lake Resort (all year round)
Phone: 1-250-523-9697
Email: info@tunkwalakeresort.com
(year round)
Phone: 1-250-378-0105
Email: Chataway@hughes.net
Dominic Lake Fishing Cabins and RV Sites
Phone: 1-250-371-2788
Paradise Lake Resort
Phone: 1-250-315-9226
Email: info@paradiselakeresort.ca
Lac le Jeune Resort & Conference Centre (summer only)
Lac le Jeune Road
Toll free: 1-800-561-5253
Phone: 250-372-2722
Email: reservations@lljr.ca
Mile High Resort (year round)
(On Face Lake)
Toll free: 1-866-371-2606
Phone: 250-523-6479
Roche Lake Resort
(seasonal)
Phone:1-250-828-2007
Hatheume Lake Resort
Phone: 1-250-469-9600
Email: hatheume@hughes.net
Toll free: 1-800-378-6500
Phone: 1-250-378-6520
Email: apguestranch@hotmail.com
Coquihalla Lakes Lodge
(Exit 228, Highway 5 halfway between Hope and Merritt, year-round)
Toll free: 1-877-978-2096
Phone: 1-250-378-2096
Email: deepmtn@telus.net
Vermillion Lodge at Tulameen
(2891 Coalmont RR 2,
Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0)
Phone: 250-295-3433
Surrey Lake Resort
(between Kamloops and Merritt)
Phone: 1-866-523-9778
Vipassana Meditation Centre
of BC
Dhamma Surabhi
(250) 378-4506
From Merritt:Take Highway 5 South approx. 30 km, and take EXIT 256. At the stop sign stay to the left onto Coldwater Rd. Drive for approx. 3 km and turn left onto Gillis Rd. Cross the small bridge (Kingsvale Bridge # 2) over the Coldwater River and turn left. Go up the hill (approx. 300 m), and then stay to the left when the road forks. The meditation centre is a further 100 m on the left.
Gun Fishin
2052 Nicola Avenue
378-9046
Ponderosa Sports
1914 Voght Street
http://www.ponderosasports.ca/
378-9553
Coquihalla Lakes: Just inside the southern boundary of BC Park’s Coquihalla Summit Park, a nice little twin lakes paddle with a private campground & lodge is the Coquihalla Lakes, where both the Coquihalla and Coldwater Rivers have their sources. The Coldwater River runs north alongside the highway while the Coquihalla River Runs South towards Hope.
The south lake is a beautiful deep blue and appears to be the deeper lake. It is longer and narrower than the north lake which is more of a round large pond with marshy edges although it has some rather deep looking holes scattered over the lake bed, A short winding channel joins the two lakes and is a nice taste of marsh paddling. From the southern tip of the S lake to the northern edge of the N lake it is about 2- 2&1/2 kms. A leisurely round trip takes about 2-3 hours (longer if you stop to fish or spot tadpoles etc.).
There is a ramp suitable for the launching of small rowboats or canoes and no gas motors over 6 horsepower are allowed. Rentals are available for canoes, pedalos & rowboats. During the July long weekend, our kids (a bit young still for canoeing unsupervised) had a great time on the pedalos, taking them out to go walking on the logs & catch tadpoles.
Lake swimming starts in July and carries on to September. However due to the altitude the evenings can be cool. The north lake especially has lots of logs to walk on, and frogging/tadpole catching can be good.
The area around the lakes is home to beaver, brown bears, grizzly bears, cougars, deer, moose, lynx, many types of birds including eagles and hawks, loons, all sorts of ducks and geese and, of course wild rainbow trout in the lakes. You won’t catch one every minute but when you do – look out! Average catch around 1-1&1/2lbs. Best with a fly rod in the Spring or Fall.
Biking – These lakes along with the lodge are situated on the the Trans Canada Trail which includes sections of the Kettle Valley Railroad. This is a very popular ride stretching from Hope in the west of the province to Nelson in the east. The best known sections are around Kelowna (the Mara Canyons) and from Penticton, past the Coquihalla Lakes, down the Coquihalla Canyon to Hope.
On any section you are likely to meet fellow cyclists from all over the world. For the true Mountain Bike afficando the local mountains contain miles of mountain trails from the simple to the extreme.
Directions: Access is quick and simple from Vancouver, about 2 hours from downtown, through Hope and up the Coquihalla Highway(5) to Exit 228, all on 4 lane highways. The turnoff is just North of the toll booths but before the Coldwater Provincial Park turnoff.
Coming South from Merrit look for the sign & turn left. If you hit the toll booths you’ve just missed it.
You can easily see the lakes from the highway.
Merritt Info Center Trails: These trails are a fun short little ride to get your legs warmed up before tackling the big stuff on Iron Mtn. There is a great viewpoint at the top with a picnic table. I recommend taking the loop by starting left at the bottom.
Directions: The Merritt Tourist Information Center is located at the junction of Highway 5 and Highway 97C. The trailhead for the info center trails is located immediately behind the info center.
Kane Valley Trail: The Kane Valley area offers many trails and loops for beginner-level bikers to intermediate riders. In the winter months, the Kane Valley trails serve as XC ski slopes. Also every year, towards the end of June, the “Kane Valley Classic”, a fun and low-key mountain bike race is held. Pick up an area map at the BC Ministry of Forest Office for more detailed information. Also on-sight maps and signs will help you stay on track.
Directions: From Merritt, take Hwy.#5 east towards Kelowna to Kane Valley Rd. Go up the long hill, and having passed its top, there’ll soon be a sign for the Kane Valley XC ski trails. Turn right onto the gravel road and park at the parking lot, which is marked by a signpost.
Hill’s Homestead Loop: is part of a new trail in the Nicola Nordic Ski Club trails in the the Kane Valley south of Merritt, BC.
Directions: Getting there … The Kane Valley is centrally located on British Columbia’s Coquihalla Highway network. The Valley lies 20 minutes south of Merritt, an hour west of Peachland and an hour north of Princeton.
The best winter access to the ski area is via the Kane Valley Road which joins Highway 5A/97C near Corbett Lake, 18 km south of Merritt.
Access to the skiing area is also possible from the western end of the Kane Valley Road near Kingsvale. Take exit 256 (Coldwater Road) on the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) and turn north towards Merritt along Coldwater Road until Kane Valley Road. Turn right.
The Swakum Mountain: allows you to ride fairly early in the year, since it is usually the first that is snow free and dry in spring. Swakum Ridge is for intermediate to advanced bikers, starting off with jumps, and so on, reminding you off what is typical to north shore rides. Parts of the trail are through trees, and you’ll cross the road several times. After the second crossing there are some cut offs, leading you down. The trail ends at the 6 km sign on the road where you came up.
Directions: From Merritt, take Hwy #5A (NOT the Coquihalla Hwy) towards Kamloops. Pass the Ministry of Forests building, and immediately after that, take the next road (gravel) left which is not signed (that’s the Swakum Mtn. Road). Stay on this road to a culvert, and after the culvert the road is paved. It crosses under the Coquihalla Hwy, turning back to gravel and then starting to climb. Look for signs stating the distance from the highway. At the 11 km sign, you’ll cross a cattle guard and come to a clearing on the right side of the road. A double track trail takes off from there; the bike trail is marked with ribbons.
The Notch: It starts off at the parking lot at the meadows and follows the Cow Trail for some time, before taking off at a well marked intersection. There’s a steady climb to the top, with a fast single track descent. The notch itself is a rock chute that drops about 2 feet at the start of the descent. Part of the climb has been named the Bair Blitch; you’ll figure out why. You can ride the Notch in reverse direction, i.e. heading up Inside Passage, and then ride down, however it’s not worth it. Total distance is about 6.5 km.
Jp Cool: This trail starts at the 3rd cattle guard, i.e. where Cow Trail comes out. A very fun twisty single track, intermediate technical level. At the end, you can take Sanchez back to the road, or Rock Garden back to the parking area. Total distance is about 3 km.
Rock Garden / Bent Tree: This trail starts off where it meets with Sanchez and JP Cool. First, there’s a rocky climb, and later it passes below a bent tree–you’re where the name comes from. Try the teeter-totter (advice from the local experts). Technical difficulty for intermediate riders; the trail comes out at the meadows. The trail distance is about 2.5 km, and can be ridden in either direction.
Directions: In Merritt, at the junction Voght St. and Nicola Ave. (use the 7-eleven as a landmark), go south on Voght St and cross the bridge over Coldwater River. Turn left onto Mid Day Valley Road, which will turn into gravel at some point. You’ll pass two cattle guards, and about 300m after the second one, you’ll come to the meadows, where you park. There are trails going in several directions. You are there.
Too Much Info: is a newer trail that is now being added onto with other side trails that offer a higher difficulty of riding. The trail is built in such a manner that it can be ridden quite easily uphill, but it is bermed out and can be riden downhill for an excellent ride. The Godey Creek Connector and Ursa Major branch off from Too Much Info. At the summit of the trail there is a bench under a big tree which is a nice spot to have a snack and prepare for the descent. The trail includes “The Big Easy” a ten foot tall log ride that is as wide as a sidewalk. It is quite the experience
Directions: The Merritt Tourist Information Center is located at the junction of Highway 5 and Highway 97C. The trailhead for the info center trails is located immediately behind the info center. From the info center trails, right after crossing the fence take the right trail that wander up and finally to a dirt road. Ride up the dirt road to the left following a fenceline on the left side. Once you reach a stairset crossing the fence you are at the trail head for Too Much Info.
98: Is a great downhill/freeride trail. It has some steep sections and some challenging stunts to keep advanced riders off of their seats. It was the first all mountain trails built in Merritt. However it is still a great ride.
Directions: From 7-11 in Merritt take Nicola Ave. south (7-11 will be on the right) to the Coquihalla towards Vancouver. Travel along the highway for 10 minutes and take the Comstock Road exit. Follow this road under the highway. The road turns to gravel. Stay left at the first fork. Another road will join from the left, just continue on straight though. At the next fork there is a log structure on the side of the road, go left here. This road takes you to the top of Iron Mountain. Close to the summit there is a road to the left, this will take you to a radio tower and the trailhead for “Hornet”. Staying right will take you to another radio tower for the “98” and “99” trailheads. Going down the “99” trail will bring you to “Treats”.
Coco Bonk: A cross-country rider’s scenic paradise. Open grasslands and rangeland
Directions: On Highway 97c going out of Merritt. The Lundbom Lake turnoff is 5km past the tourist info center towards Kelowna. Once on the Lundbom lake road drive 5km to the first and only left hand turn immediately before the cattle guard at Lundbomb lake. Drive 50m up this road and park. To start, ride down the double track, cross a cattle guard, and follow the winding road along Hamilton Lake. Take the first major road to your right and up the draw, you should see trail markers soon. Near the end of the trail stay on the main road until you reach Tent Lake. The trail ends further along the Lundbomb Lake Road.
Cow Trail: Starting from the parking lot at the meadows, you follow a road for the first 0.5 km, before heading off left. This is a well marked trail, single and double track, with a technical rating for beginners. It meets with the end of Notch, Inside Passage, and JP Cool, so there are also lots of options for the more advanced riders. It can be ridden in both directions. The total distance is about 3.5 km.
JP Cool: It starts at the 3rd cattle guard, i.e. where Cow Trail comes out. A very fun twisty single track; intermediate technical level. At the end, you can take Sanchez back to the road, or Rock Garden back to the parking area. The total distance is about 3 km.
Sanchez: Sanchez trail takes you to the end of JP Cool. A very fun, twisty single track through a burned area. It ends up on a road; go left and climb back up to the main road.
Directions: In Merritt, at the junction Voght St. and Nicola Ave. (use the 7-eleven as a landmark), go south on Voght St , cross the bridge over Coldwater River. Turn left onto Mid-Day Valley Road, which will turn into gravel at some point. You’ll pass two cattle guards, and about 300m after the second one, you’ll come to the meadows, where you park. There are trails going in several directions. You are there.
Hornet: is one of the newer trails on Iron Mountain. It offers a rapid decent all the way down to the Tourist Information Center in Merritt, where you can grab an ice cream after the ride.
Directions: from 7-11 in Merritt take Nicola Ave. south (7-11 will be on the right) to the Coquihalla towards Vancouver. Travel along the highway for 10 minutes and take the Comstock Road exit. Follow this road under the highway. The road turns to gravel. Stay left at the first fork. Another road will join from the left, just continue on straight though. At the next fork there is a log structure on the side of the road, go left here. This road takes you to the top of Iron Mountain. Close to the summit there is a road to the left, this will take you to a radio tower and the trailhead for “Hornet”. Staying right will take you to another radio tower for the “98” and “99” trailheads. Going down the “99” trail will bring you to “Treats”.
Bringing your own Horse?
There is camping & Riding at the following site:
- Lundbom Lake- This is a BC Forestry site. Great campsites with corrals for horses and trees to high line if it gets busy. 18.2 km from town, on highway 97C South. 12$ per night
- Rainbow Trials- Take coldwater road exit. Proceed west on Coldwater Road for 12 Kms; turn Left onto Patchet Road (gravel); just past the 6K marker turn right up a steep single land dirt road for 2K’s into camp. Base camp is a remote forestry camp with no amenities. It is, however, easily accessible by truck and horse trailer and large or long rigs.
- Tunkwa Lake- Take 97C North (towards logan lake) Follow that until you reach a stop sign, a right will take you into logan lake, a left into Ashcroft, and straight will eventually take you into Savona, but you will turn left approximately 14 kms after the junction. There is 10 well built corrals located here.
- Kane Valley (Trails only, no camping) – In the winter this is Xcountry ski slops, but that makes for great trail riding in the summer. travel south aproximately 15 kms along Highway 97 towards Kelowna. Watch for “Kane Valley Ski Trails” and “Harmon Lake Recreation Site” highway signs. Exit the highway onto Kane Valley Road. Travel approximately 7 kms until reaching the parking area pullout on the right hand side of the road.
Resorts that welcome your horses!
- Seven Halfdiamond Ranch – Cabins with winter & Summer Activities! Corrals and a riding ring to accompany your horses, Located 42 km from merritt, off of highway 5A South. Contact them by: 378-2616, cavin@guestranchbc.com, guestranchbc.com
Want to Rent/Ride other horses?
- AP Guest Ranch– Located about 54 km south of Merritt on the 5A Highway (About a 40 minute Drive). Visit their website at: www.apguestranch.com , or else They can be contacted via Phone (250-378-6520) or Email(apguestranch@hotmail.com)
- Hidden Valley Rustic Horse Camp – 9611 Hwy 97C (between Merritt & Logan Lake) 250-378-1848 or cell 604-230-0416, email hiddenvalleyrustichorsecamp@
gmail.com. You must bring your own horse! Cabins and large banquet facility for gatherings.
Creative Company
Local artists creations
2074 Quilchena Ave
250-378-0813
Mirror Vintage Your Looking Glass to the Past
Wednesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm
Voght Street (across from Home Hardware)
250-378-7634
Nicola Ranch Country Gifts
Hwy 5A, 8km north of Merritt
250-378-8183
Quilchena General Store
Hwy 5A, 20km north of Merritt
250-378-2753
The Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop 1803 Voght Street
250-378-9100
Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 10 am to 1 pm
COOL CREEK AGENCIES
-Lauder Road (behind Kal Tire)
-1-800-374-0614
SUPER SAVE GAS STATION
-2525 Nicola Avenue
-250-378-9777
CANADIAN TIRE
-Sani- dump
-drinking water available
CITY OF MERRITT
-Across from Claybanks RV Park
-has sani-dump
Mario’s Merritt Towing Ltd.
2676 Nicola Ave.
Merritt, B.C.
378-9241
Reliable Towing
BCAA Authorized Service
2900 Pooley Ave.
Merritt, B.C.
378-5000
378-5200 fax
Boats, RV’s, Bikes, snowmobiles
2204 Coyle Road
250-378-3738
Cell: 250-315-8550
Backroads Mini Storage
340 Marshall Rd., Lower Nicola
250-378-5761
Contain-It Storage (mini-storage, container sales, rentals)
1750 Hill Street $100/month – 20 ft
250-315-3000
LN Self Storage
417 Merr-Spens Brdg Highway 8
250-378-2205
2751 Pooley Ave., Merritt 12X15=$100, 8X11=$80
250-378-4486
Hack Holdings Mini Storage
2885 Pooley Ave., Merritt
250-378-5580
Secure-All Storage
Midway Valley Road 10X10=$99
Cars, Rvs, boats, etc.
9am-3pm
250-378-1630
Trig’s Mini Storage
408 Merr-Spens Brdg Highway 8
378-4669